Romanian rosé wines stood out at the 2026 edition of the CMB Rosé Wine Session, held between March 27-29 in Calabria (Italy), winning 17 medals out of a total of 51 entries. With a success rate of approximately 33%, the results confirm the steady rise in quality of Romanian rosé wines in an increasingly competitive international landscape.
The event brought together over 55 international tasters from 20 countries, who evaluated more than 1,100 rosé wines from 30 nations in blind tastings. This dedicated rosé session is widely recognized as a key benchmark for identifying global trends and stylistic diversity in rosé wine production.
Over the course of three days, a jury composed of wine professionals, sommeliers, importers, distributors, and specialized journalists, assessed the wines under strict blind tasting conditions. Romania further strengthened its position on the international stage, earning a total of 17 distinctions: one Grand Gold Medal, six Gold Medals, and ten Silver Medals.
The most important recognition for Romania was awarded to Issa Pinot Noir Rosé 2025 from Crama La Salina, named “Romania’s Rosé Revelation”—a distinction that highlights both the wine’s quality and the growing potential of the country’s rosé category.
Romanian wines awarded at CMB Rosé Wine Session 2026
Grand Gold Medal
- Issa Pinot Noir Rosé 2025 – Crama La Salina
Gold Medals
- Hruba Boierului - Busuioacă de Bohotin PDO 2025 - Crama Hermeziu / Agro Industrial Ceres
- Charme de la Mer Demisec Rosé 2025 - Crama Murfatlar
- Tectonic Rezerva Cuvée Rosé DOC-CMD 2025 - Crama Girboiu / Mera Com International
- Schwaben Wein Roze 2025 - Cramele Recaș
- Cervus Magnus Monte Rosé 2025 - Crama Ceptura
- Issa Vibe Rosé 2025 - Crama La Salina
Silver Medals
- C’est Soir Traminer Rosé PDO 2025 - Crama Hermeziu / Agro Industrial Ceres
- Charme de la Mer Sec Rosé 2025 - Crama Murfatlar
- Bacanta Special Edition Rosé DOC-CMD 2025 - Crama Girboiu / Mera Com International
- Castel Huniade Roze 2025 - Cramele Recaș
- Mysterium Roze Brut 2021 - Crama Jidvei
- Jidvei Roze Brut 2021 - Crama Jidvei
- 2 Milenii Cuvée Rosé 2025 - Crama Liuța / Ovidius Mercado
- Strunga Terroir Fetească Neagră Rosé 2025 - Crama Strunga / Stegariu Florin
- Caii de la Letea Volumul II Rosé 2025 - Crama Via Viticola
- Caii de la Letea Princeps Rosé 2025 - Crama Via Viticola
About the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Rosé Wine Session
The CMB Rosé Wine Session is one of the most prestigious international competitions dedicated exclusively to rosé wines. As part of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, the event gathers experts from around the world and provides an objective, blind evaluation of participating wines.
With over 1,000 wines assessed and a diverse international jury, the competition serves as a global benchmark for quality and trends in the rosé wine market. For producers, winning a medal represents not only a validation of quality but also a valuable tool for positioning on international markets.
Romania’s performance in 2026 confirms that its rosé wines are gaining increasing recognition and momentum, strengthening their reputation in a rapidly growing category.
